Category: travel advisory

US Government Issues ‘Level 3’ Warning Over China Travel Due to Risk of Wrongful Detention

The U.S. government has warned Americans against traveling to China due to the arbitrary enforcement of laws by the Chinese communist regime that can result in people getting jailed without even being aware of their alleged crimes. “The People’s Republic of China (PRC) government arbitrarily enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. citizens…


US Updates Travel Advisories for 14 Countries

By Rich Thomaselli From TravelPulse The United States government has updated several travel advisories in the past couple of weeks. On June 22, the State Department issued a new travel advisory for Ecuador. The South American country is at the Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory. The U.S. says some areas are at risk and…


CDC Issues Alert After Measles Cases Increase Fivefold Ahead of Travel Season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new health advisory this week regarding measles infections for international travelers ahead of the summer travel season. The agency issued its latest health advisory on Wednesday urging Americans to “be on alert for cases of measles” and advising parents to make sure their families are up-to-date…


Senator Questions Why China Shares Same Travel Risk Rating by Feds as UK and Belgium

A Conservative senator has questioned Global Affairs about why China has the same risk level rating as Belgium and the UK when it comes to providing travel advice to Canadians. “There are four risk levels,” said Sen. Michael MacDonald, pointing to the categories of travel advisories issued by the department on its website. “China is…


Commuters Urged to Stay Home as Winter Storm Hits Southern Ontario

Environment Canada has issued travel advisories for commuters across Ontario as a winter storm hits the province with freezing rain and ice pellets, which caused traffic stagnation and icy conditions in some regions. The agency has placed the majority of southern Ontario and parts of northern Ontario under snowfall and freezing rain warnings and is advising against non-essential travel….


Lighten Up!

As flights go, it was ordinary. Still, the trip stands out in my memory as one of my all-time favorites. That’s because I traveled light. I flew to Dallas in the morning, participated in a luncheon event, saw the sights in the afternoon and returned home later that evening. It was so simple. No luggage,…


US Warns Travelers of China’s ‘Arbitrary’ Enforcement of Laws and COVID-19 Measures

The U.S. State Department on April 9 warned Americans to think twice before traveling to China owing to the Chinese regime’s “arbitrary” COVID-19 measures. It also authorized non-essential government employees and their families to leave its Shanghai consulate amid a citywide lockdown. “American citizens are asked to reconsider travel to the PRC [People’s Republic of…


US Warns Travelers of China’s ‘Arbitrary’ Enforcement of Laws, COVID-19 Measures

The U.S. State Department on April 9 warned Americans to think twice before traveling to China owing to the Chinese regime’s “arbitrary” COVID-19 measures. It also authorized nonessential government employees and their families to leave its Shanghai consulate amid a citywide lockdown. “American citizens are asked to reconsider travel to the PRC [People’s Republic of…


Americans Must Exit Russia ‘Immediately,’ Embassy Has ‘Severe Limitations’: State Department

The U.S. State Department has asked Americans residing in Russia to leave the country as soon as possible, issuing a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” alert, warning citizens against traveling to Russia. American citizens in Russia are at threat of potential harassment by Russian government security officials, according to a travel advisory issued on March…


State Department Urges Americans in Ukraine to ‘Depart Immediately’

“Those in Ukraine should depart immediately via commercial or private means,” the U.S. State Department said in a travel advisory on Saturday. The agency also reminded those who chose to stay in Ukraine to exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and potential combat operations caused by potential military action from Russia. “There are continued…